Mamelodi Sundowns handed Miguel Cardoso boost ahead of Raja Casablanca clash as Tshwane giants target first Caf Champions League Group B win

Manqoba Mngqithi took over from Rhulani Mokwena as Mamelodi Sundowns' head coach in July 2024.

However, he was fired barely six months later after failing to convince the management that he is the right man for the job.

Masandawana replaced Mngqithi with the 52-year-old former Esperance coach Miguel Cardoso.

The tactician helped the Tunisian outfit reach the Caf Champions League final last season but fell to Al Ahly. He also won the domestic league title in North Africa.

Initially, there were fears that Cardoso might not be on the touchline on Sunday - owing to work-permit-related issues, to help his team deliver against Raja Casablanca in the Caf Champions League outing.

However, the Portuguese has confirmed positive news to the club's faithful.

“We are already clear on work permit and every permission that we need, everything is clear from the league perspective,” Cardoso confirmed.

The immediate task will be to mastermind Sundowns' first Group B win in the Caf Champions League against Raja Casablanca at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

He will then work on players' chemistry to ensure they deliver consistently across all competitions.